2002 Ford Crown Victoria technical service bulletins
88 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
- Safety belt web stop button service
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0420 and or P0430
- AM FM and cellular phone reception interference
- AM/FM and cellular phone reception interference - service tip
- Numerous anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor (WSS) dtcs, such as C1145, C1155, C1165, C1175,...
- Diagnostic trouble code B1342 (restraints control module (RCM) fault
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Numerous anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor (WSS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Charging system limitations
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil
- Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan
- Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Cracks in the rear of the frame side member between the upper and lower trailing arm brackets
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Cosmetic cracking of the center floor pan
- Slow or binding side door glass operation
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Lack of air conditioner (a/c) cooling and restricted/reduced air flow through the a/c vents typically...
- Installation of optional police interceptor package upgrade kit
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
- Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- Grinding type noise from the timing chain area
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Police interceptor may exhibit low charging system voltage at idle
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Speed control deactivation switch adjustment service procedure
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- A possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve on some cng (compressed natural gas) vehicles
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Possible fuel leak at fill valve - fill valve service part revisions - cng vehicles only
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Idle miss or surge at highway speeds
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6L applications
- Brake booster push rod adjustment
- Sulphur smell from exhaust under investigation (QSF)
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Restraint system-air bag deployment strategy with advanced restraint system
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some police package equipped vehicles may exhibit a loss of 4TH gear (overdrive)
- Some cng vehicles, equipped with an extended range rear tank, may exhibit a rear ride height that is below...
- On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration at 1100-1500 RPM
- Some vehicles produced before 3/5/2002 may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some retail customers may perceive the operation of the dash light dimming feature as being faulty
- Subject regarding engine stumble / hesitation cold only condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative engine cooling fan
- Some vehicles may exhbit a squeak / creak noise coming from the left front or right front door hinge area
- On some vehicles the headlamps remain illuminated when wipers are activated and then deactivated
- Some vehicles equipped with a one-touch down module or a drivers door moudle may exhibit a condition where...
- Overspeed warning chime activation when travelling above 70 m ph / 110 kph
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
- On some vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine, the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt may hydroplane...
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro...
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running
- Concerns with hesitation/stumble , cold only , when shifting from park to drive or park to reverse
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Information on clock function in radio
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration between 1100-1300 RPM when the transmission is placed in...
- Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding police option-rear window disable-tamper resistance
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
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